If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may be considering abortion, adoption, or parenting. Each option can bring questions about your future, your circumstances, and what is most important to you.
If adoption is one of the options you’re considering, learning more about how adoption works can help you decide whether it is something you would like to explore.
Daybreak LifeCare Center is not an adoption agency, but we can provide information and help connect you with additional resources as you consider your pregnancy options.
Is Adoption an Option for Me?
Women consider adoption for many different reasons. You may not feel ready to parent right now, you may have concerns about your finances or living situation, or you may simply want to learn whether adoption could be right for you.
Considering adoption does not mean you have already made your decision. You can ask questions, learn about the process, and explore your options before deciding what you want to do.
An adoption professional can explain your rights, the adoption process, and the choices that may be available to you.
What Are the Different Types of Adoption?
Adoption plans can vary considerably. You may hear terms such as open, semi-open, and closed adoption.
Open Adoption
In an open adoption, there is some form of ongoing contact between the birth parent and adoptive family. The amount and type of contact can vary depending on the adoption plan.
Semi-Open Adoption
A semi-open adoption generally allows some communication between the birth parent and adoptive family, but with more boundaries or privacy than an open adoption.
Closed Adoption
In a closed adoption, identifying information and direct contact between the birth parent and adoptive family are generally more limited.
The exact meaning of these terms and the options available can vary, so an adoption professional can help you understand how a particular adoption plan would work.
Take Time to Ask Questions
If you’re considering adoption, don’t be afraid to ask questions before making a decision.
You may want to ask about:
- Your rights during the adoption process
- How adoptive families are selected
- What expenses or assistance may be available
- Whether you can have contact with your child after adoption
- What happens if you change your mind
- What counseling or support is available before and after placement
You deserve clear information about the process and an opportunity to make your decision without pressure.
We’re Here to Help You Explore Your Options
You don’t have to make a pregnancy decision alone. Daybreak LifeCare Center provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental place where you can ask questions and learn more about abortion, adoption, and parenting.
If you would like to explore adoption further, we can also connect you with additional resources and adoption professionals who can explain the process in greater detail.
Our services are confidential and provided at no cost.
Call 803-771-6634 to schedule an appointment or learn more about the support available through Daybreak.